Author Topic: Joël Matip (Job Joël André Matip) (Read 523832 times)

Red Giant · « **Reply #1840 on:** December 12, 2018, 12:36:11 am »

Awesome game from him. I am struggling to think of a team who has better CB options than us at the moment (injuries aside).

RedSince86 · « **Reply #1841 on:** December 12, 2018, 12:53:34 am »

Brilliant again.

We have a brilliant core of 4 top class CB's.

I hope he plays against United, Him and VVD are showing to be a pretty good combination and both are brilliant ball players as well which will come in handy against the £ 500 million parked bus this weekend.

penga · « **Reply #1842 on:** December 12, 2018, 04:37:17 am »

We know he has the sharp short passing game and ability to carry the ball forward but his defending is looking much better with more aggression and decisiveness now.

Kansti · « **Reply #1843 on:** December 12, 2018, 05:03:32 am »

Thought he was one of our best players tonight. Didn't put a foot wrong really. Matip is so good at the vertical passes from the back.

The Naby Keita fan club · « **Reply #1844 on:** December 12, 2018, 05:06:38 am »

They were laughin about his little cameos, Klopp was bringing him back slowly, now he looks a beast. So improved in terms of agility, hard to turn inside out.

Hymer Red · « **Reply #1845 on:** December 12, 2018, 05:12:33 am »

Great game today well done lad

jckliew · « **Reply #1846 on:** December 12, 2018, 05:13:24 am »

Quote from: Kansti on December 12, 2018, 05:03:32 am

Thought he was one of our best players tonight. Didn't put a foot wrong really. Matip is so good at the vertical passes from the back.

Was somewhat slow in covering TAA IMO. Slow in getting across for the cover.

Bucko - Dubai · « **Reply #1847 on:** December 12, 2018, 07:02:59 am »

He's ahead of Lovren in the pecking order for me.

He always seems more aware than Lovren and better on the ball.

Was flawless last night

Clint Eastwood · « **Reply #1848 on:** December 12, 2018, 08:01:01 am »

He's stepped up in Joe's absence the last couple of games and put in two very good performances. It's a shame he's so prone to niggling injuries.

Geppvindh's · « **Reply #1849 on:** December 12, 2018, 08:07:03 am »

Fantastic pick out of Milner who would have been through on goal but for Mane sticking his foot out.

PhilV · « **Reply #1850 on:** December 12, 2018, 08:22:16 am »

He was class last night, hope the shoulder is OK but apparently he was really in pain after the whistle, heal quick Joel because we need you big time!

bird_lfc · « **Reply #1851 on:** December 12, 2018, 08:26:11 am »

When was the last time we had such a strong rotation of center backs?

Reminded me of why everyone thought of him so highly last night when he first broke into the side - he was fantastic.

KillieRed · « **Reply #1852 on:** December 12, 2018, 08:41:19 am »

He`s been very good lately, maybe he just needs a run of games?

an fear dearg · « **Reply #1853 on:** December 12, 2018, 11:41:43 am »

Has been excellent. It is no coincidence that with the addition of a world class keeper and a world class CB the other defenders play better. Both VVD and Alisson are 'leaders' . This takes the pressure off the others to be 'leaders' and they can just focus on their own games. Consequently they get better and they start to fulfill their potential. Genuinely think we have the best keeper, 2 CBs in rotation that there is available. The way VVD plays too he is not putting his body under massive pressure as he's not into big crunching tackles as his anticipation is so good. As a unit the back 5 in whatever makeup has been excellent all season and this is evidenced by 12 clean sheets in 19 games. That's a serious return

deFacto please, you bastards · « **Reply #1854 on:** December 12, 2018, 12:57:08 pm »

Looks like he's going to miss the game against United with injury

Dubred · « **Reply #1855 on:** December 12, 2018, 01:30:00 pm »

He's a brilliant player and was rightly lauded over when he joined with the performances he was putting in.

Seems to have been forgotten a little due to the injury problems he's had on and off and being in and out of the team and not really getting any momentum going for a while.

Also the fact that he sometimes hasn't perhaps been aggressive enough on the ball.

But his recent run and performances are no surprise and goes without saying playing beside VVD does no harm at all for him either!

Blessed with so many good CBs at the moment, all of who can step in these days and put in stellar performances.

Red-Soldier · « **Reply #1856 on:** December 12, 2018, 01:37:06 pm »

Our defensive injuries are starting to mount up.

He played really well last night.

El Lobo · « **Reply #1857 on:** December 12, 2018, 01:38:31 pm »

Quote from: Red-Soldier on December 12, 2018, 01:37:06 pm

Our defensive injuries are starting to mount up.

He played really well last night.

They are for most teams, its that time of year when they tend to. Thankfully there's nothing majorly bad and we've got guys like Milly and Fab who can cover to a decent level for a few games if needed.

DelTrotter · « **Reply #1858 on:** December 12, 2018, 05:01:37 pm »

6 weeks out. Urgh.

Degsy better not get his usual winter colds, flu's, viruses etc.

Johnny Foreigner · « **Reply #1859 on:** December 12, 2018, 05:03:21 pm »

Bad for us, but even worse for him.. been a little out in the cold, but coming back and playing extremely well in some tricky ties.. just bad luck..

Dim Glas · « **Reply #1860 on:** December 12, 2018, 05:07:40 pm »

Oh well that's just such a damn shame

Big blow for the team with Gomez out, Matip's been great. Such a shame for him too, finally gets back in the team, plays so well, and then this!

Dejan needs packing in cotton wool at the end of each day and storing carefully!

FlashingBlade · « **Reply #1861 on:** December 12, 2018, 05:11:31 pm »

With this injury think club may need step in with short term CH when window opens...injury to Degsy ( who is prone ) or God forbid VvD or suspension leaves us too exposed even if for few weeks

Ciara (with a capital "C") · « **Reply #1862 on:** December 12, 2018, 05:14:39 pm »

Jesus... wasn't expecting that. Not even sure I remember seeing what happened to him :/

Annoying as he went from being fourth choice CB who we never wanted to see play to showing himself to be more than a capable deputy to Joe Gomez.

Absolute balls.

rawcusk8 · « **Reply #1863 on:** December 12, 2018, 05:15:46 pm »

Quote from: FlashingBlade on December 12, 2018, 05:11:31 pm

With this injury think club may need step in with short term CH when window opens...injury to Degsy ( who is prone ) or God forbid VvD or suspension leaves us too exposed even if for few weeks

Whats Caulker up to these days? Who is there that is available on a short term deal that’s of the relevant quality? Better off getting Philips in the team.

FlashGordon · « **Reply #1864 on:** December 12, 2018, 05:17:40 pm »

Literally happened as the ref blew the final whistle as well, how unlucky can you be.

newterp · « **Reply #1865 on:** December 12, 2018, 05:26:53 pm »

Quote from: Ciara (with a capital "C") on December 12, 2018, 05:14:39 pm

Jesus... wasn't expecting that. Not even sure I remember seeing what happened to him :/

Annoying as he went from being fourth choice CB who we never wanted to see play to showing himself to be more than a capable deputy to Joe Gomez.

Absolute balls.

Koulibally fouled him in mid-air on the last play of the game. blatantly.

Chakan · « **Reply #1866 on:** December 12, 2018, 05:29:44 pm »

Aaaaaand it’s gone...

Claude Cat · « **Reply #1867 on:** December 12, 2018, 05:33:44 pm »

Gutted for him, his chance finally came and he passed with flying colours and now this.

Fordy · « **Reply #1868 on:** December 12, 2018, 05:35:41 pm »

He is injury prone

Unlucky though as he was playing decent football or late.

deFacto please, you bastards · « **Reply #1869 on:** December 12, 2018, 05:38:51 pm »

Unlucky for him and for us, bad fall results in surgery. He will be out until January.
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-face-defensive-crisis-after-15543419

Yorkykopite · « **Reply #1870 on:** December 12, 2018, 05:51:25 pm »

This is a bad one for the Reds, coming on top of the injury to Gomez. Matip is a class centre back and has been superb in the last two outings. We'll miss his distribution for sure. Now it's Lovren's turn. Not bad for a fourth choice, although Lukaku enjoyed him last time they met.

rocco · « **Reply #1871 on:** December 12, 2018, 05:54:07 pm »

Who’s our 5th choice

deFacto please, you bastards · « **Reply #1872 on:** December 12, 2018, 05:56:02 pm »

Quote from: rocco on December 12, 2018, 05:54:07 pm

Who’s our 5th choice

Nat Phillips

wige · « **Reply #1873 on:** December 12, 2018, 05:56:57 pm »

Quote from: rocco on December 12, 2018, 05:54:07 pm

Who’s our 5th choice

The lad who played in pre-season - Nathaniel Phillips.... I guess.

EDIT:

Reckon we'd see Gini, or Fabinho, play there ahead of Phillips though.

deFacto please, you bastards · « **Reply #1874 on:** December 12, 2018, 06:00:08 pm »

Where is this nonsense coming from Wijnaldum playing as CB? Because he played there in one game against Brighton last year?

Yorkykopite · « **Reply #1875 on:** December 12, 2018, 06:01:59 pm »

Quote from: deFacto on December 12, 2018, 06:00:08 pm

Where is this nonsense coming from Wijnaldum playing as CB? Because he played there in one game against Brighton last year?

That's one more than Phillips isn't it? I suppose it's coming from there.

deFacto please, you bastards · « **Reply #1876 on:** December 12, 2018, 06:27:06 pm »

Quote from: Yorkykopite on December 12, 2018, 06:01:59 pm

That's one more than Phillips isn't it? I suppose it's coming from there.

Phillips is by trade a CB , Wijnaldum certainly doesnt have the height to step in and cover.

Indomitable_Carp · « **Reply #1877 on:** December 12, 2018, 06:34:12 pm »

A broken collarbone fucking hurts. I'm surprised he's only out for six weeks.

Big loss though with our other defensive injuries mounting. He was solid last night. With Gomez out this was a massive opportunity for him, and one he was seizing. Gutted for the lad really.

Yorkykopite · « **Reply #1878 on:** December 12, 2018, 06:39:34 pm »

Quote from: deFacto on December 12, 2018, 06:27:06 pm

Phillips is by trade a CB , Wijnaldum certainly doesnt have the height to step in and cover.

I know Phillips is by trade a CB. He may yet prove to be Klopp's 5th choice. But given the fact that he has not yet made his debut and hasn't made much of an appearance on the bench either it is at least possible that Wijnaldum, in the event of an emergency, might be called on to play CB again instead.

Not going to say it's bound to happen, only that I find it surprising you can't see where the argument might be coming from.

SerbianScouser · « **Reply #1879 on:** December 12, 2018, 06:40:54 pm »

We probably have the best CB depth in all of Europe yet now we have real problems if we get another injury or suspension over next 6 weeks with so many games on the horizon. So unfortunate.